Note from the Barony

14 August

Greetings Fellow Pontoons!

Ponte Pennsic Camp was pretty amazing. Everyone chipped in with chores, and there didn't seem to be any particular drama. Our Baronial partners (Windmasters Hill, Storvik, Black Diamond, ( but unfortunately Alonzo and Alys d'Avignon could not join us.) worked well together in set up and tear-down. In particular, kudos to Lord Heinrich von Holstein, Lord Hakon brimill, and Lord Kelson Mor. Nominally supervised by Graciela V. Hutchings, the meal plan was super, and I never once wanted(except for Lamb night at Beast and Boar, which I skipped in favor of eating in camp) to eat anywhere else.

The evening campfires were great, and I sensed real camaraderie. the common tent was well set up for meals and socializing. It was excellent to see our friends from Roxbury such as Scott Seronello and Christina Nolan. We hope to have camp improvements next year.

Martial Activities: Lord Hakon, Lord Kelson, Lord Heinrich, Brian MacMonigle all fought hard and brought glory to the Barony. Brian's FIRST Pennsic, he tried to do all things, and managed to fight, and even shoot his Populace War points. Lord Hakon entered the Known World Squires Tournament, intent on doing it bareheaded, but reconsidered, and fought well. (The epic part was really the sprint in full armor across the battlefield back to camp to retrieve his helm. I half expected him to appear with some sword he pulled from a stone on the way....) Lord Heinrich nimbly dodged 6 ballista bolts in the Bridge Battle (he was being targeted by Clovenshield which makes me reconsider the wisdom of hosting one of their fighters in our camp- looking at you, Thorwulfgar Uvaerkaller........ ) I commend our fighters for doing a great job of fighting in as many battles as possible while juggling the other tasks of running the camp all in the same time.

Lady Sof'ia Dolgorukaia and I competed in the Pennsic Period Bow Shoot ,which went well, but we had to leave early to prepare for Opening Ceremonies/Procession. I won the Period Handbow division of the Pennsic Flight Shoot, no impressive distances this year, but an amazing shot with a hard left turn of the arrow into the bushes, and my record stands at 289 yards.

Our thrown weapons champion did not compete, and I beg the forgiveness of our rapier fighters for being unable to attend their competitions, I will do better next year. Vivats to Lord Kelson, Lord Hakon, and Lord Heinrich for their Barons' Awards of Excellence, scrolls signed by all three baronial units. And to Lord Kelson for his Coral Branch for his culinary feats, which while not unlauded by multiple stomachs, had hitherto escaped note from the kingdom level. Also Vivat to Lord Ronan mac Imair for making the East side's archery team for the Champion's shoot!

I doubtless left out some people, apologies.

YIS,
Naran Numuchi, Noyon